A PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA – A History LOVER’S DREAM COME TRUE
Legend has it that Benedict Arnold was held captive in one of the homes. Another was used by Union Forces to issue passes during the Civil War, while yet another concealed medicine for Confederate soldiers. You can explore this national treasure through a self-guided walking tour (available at the Visitor Information Center) or during seasonal lantern tours or candlelight home tours during special occasions.

Path of History
Self-Guided Walking Tour
6 Crawford Street • (757) 393-5111
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
2 High St. • (757) 393-8591
Lightship Portsmouth Museum
At the foot of London Street on the waterfront • (757) 393-8591

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum
904 Elm Avenue • (757) 393-8983
Hill House Museum
221 North Street • (757) 393-0241
Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
607 Effingham Street • 757-391-9266


Fresnel Lens
Near the Portsmouth Seawall, south of High Street Landing • 757-393-5111
The Railroad Museum of Virginia
Outside the Portsmouth Pavilion • 757-393-5111
Mary Veale and the Colonials
On the Streets in Olde Towne • 757-705-8130
A troupe of knowledgeable and entertaining actors can be found strolling the streets of Olde Towne entertaining guests of giving private tours of historic Olde Towne Portsmouth. You can book a private tour with them or take advantage of one of their scheduled tours.